Karen M. McManus
American author of young adult fiction
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Karen M. McManus (born 1969) is an American author of young adult fiction.[1] She is most known for her first novel, One of Us Is Lying, which spent more than five years on The New York Times Best Seller list,[2] as well as its sequels One of Us Is Next and One of Us Is Back, and the stand-alone novel Two Can Keep a Secret.
Northeastern University (MA)
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| Born | 1969 (age 56–57) |
| Language | English |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | College of the Holy Cross (BA) Northeastern University (MA) |
| Genre | Young adult, mystery |
| Years active | 2017–present |
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Early life and education
McManus discovered an interest for writing when she was eight years old and was assigned to write a story in school.[3] She attended the College of the Holy Cross, earning a bachelor’s degree in English literature, then attended Northeastern University, where she received a Master of Arts (M.A.) in journalism.
One of Us is Lying trilogy (2017–2023)
The One of Us is Lying series consists of three novels: One of Us is Lying (2017),[4] One of Us Is Next (2020),[4] and One of Us Is Back (2023).
One of Us Is Lying was optioned as a pilot by NBC, and the television adaption premiered on Peacock in October 2021.[5][6][7]
Standalone novels
Two Can Keep a Secret (2019)
Two Can Keep a Secret was McManus’ first standalone novel outside of the One of Us Is Lying trilogy. Kirkus Reviews gave it a starred review and named it one of the best books of 2019.[8]
The Cousins (2020)
The Cousins, McManus's second standalone novel and fourth novel overall, was a #1 New York Times bestseller[9] and an Edgar Award nominee.[10]
Other standalone novels include You'll Be the Death of Me (2021), Nothing More to Tell (2022), and Such Charming Liars (2024)
Personal life
McManus lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts.[1]
She rereads The Secret History by Donna Tartt every year.[3]
Works
One of Us Is Lying trilogy
- One of Us Is Lying (Delacorte Press, 2017)[11][4][12][13]
- One of Us Is Next (Delacorte Press, 2020)[14][15]
- One of Us Is Back (Delacorte Press, 2023)
Standalone novels
- Two Can Keep a Secret (Delacorte Press, 2019)[8][16][17]
- The Cousins (Delacorte Press, 2020)[18][19]
- You'll Be the Death of Me (November 2021)[20]
- Nothing More To Tell (Random House, 30 August 2022)[21]
- Such Charming Liars (Random House, 30 July 2024)[22]
- Marple: Twelve New Stories (contributor to continuation collection authorised for Miss Marple (2022))[23]
